I'm Aspen Bound. (Aspen)

It is impossible to put into words all of the pain we are feeling over the loss of our first born son (Aspen). I searched high and low for the perfect family companion and did endless research on the temperments of the different breads and when we brought Aspen home I knew he was perfect. Although as I always remind his dad that he wanted a hunting dog.
He worked endless 14hr shifts with my husband (boyfriend at the time) at his billiard hall gaurding the cash box loving every minute he spent with his dad at work kissing babies and small children and fending of the criminals. He was confused when it came to work he thought he was a police dog chaising down the bad guys.
Our best friend, child, protector, referee, baby sitter, and a champion show dog. He was more than we asked for or even could have hope for he was our everthing.
At the tender age of six he was taken from us for ever we will always have our memories we still hear his bark and open the door but he's not there, as our 2 year old son says he's in heaven he's not dead.
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Hi,

Hearing of Aspen's passing brought me great sadness and I was really hoping he wouldn't sucumb to his illness. As his family you did all you could for him and more, and sadly he was taken from you to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Your love for him was so apparent and his loss brings pain and sorrow but he will always be with you in your heart. They are never forgotten, but the grief you are experiencing now will ease as time goes by.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and please accept my condelences to your beloved Aspen.

Marianne and the boys

Hugs sent your way
I know just how you feel. Joan and I both felt the same exact way after we put our dog to sleep, to end his misery and let him keep some dignity.

It still hurts, but it hurts less and less all the time. Continue to take each day as it comes, and of course feel free to come back and talk about your sadness.

I am standing by with a strong shoulder for you.
I'm really sorry about Aspen, know exactly what you are feeling and my heart goes out to you and all your family. May he be running free over the rainbow bridge. Hugs, at this sad time. :cry:
Ron said it well.

I never thought we'd get over the sudden loss of our 11 year old sheepie-mix 2 years ago in Janaury. http://www.pomeroys.com/EmmaDarby/Nikki/Nikki.htm One afternoon she was apparently fine and had been running up and down the fence line with the neighbor dog and that evening we rushed her in to the emergency vet because she was bleeding from inoperable kidney tumors. We had her put to sleep during the surgery and suffered gut wrenching grief.

You may not believe it now but time does fade the pain a bit... as does another sheepie. You'll know IF and when the time is right. We all grieve a differently... for us we had to immediately get another sheepie (actually 2) because everywhere we looked our Nikki wasn't there. My husband and I both cried for days and had a huge void in our lives. Sometimes by helping a sheepie in need you will again find comfort and peace... he/she will NEVER be the same as your Aspen... no two are ever alike... but it can help you heal.
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he's in heaven he's not dead.

Yeah :) Our companions and family... dogs simply never live on this earth as long as we would like but we do our best for them during the time we're given. Hugs to you and your family during this time of grief.
I am truly sorry about Aspen. When they are ill we ask for a miracle, just one more day. When we end their pain we take it on ourselves and it pierces our heart. I hope you find comfort and peace.

Holly
I am so sorry about Aspen :(
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
I am very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. He was wonderful!
:cry: :cry: :cry: You have my sincerest condolances. So very sorry for your loss. :cry: :cry: :cry:
I'm so sorry for your loss. :cry:

I know how you are feeling at this time. Sending hugs from Mitch and me.
He sounds like an amazing companion and friend. Sorry for your loss. pam
Walter and I are very sad to hear about your loss. Aspen sounded like an amazing boy, its nice to know he was loved.
What wonderful memories of a beloved friend. I'm so sorry.
I am very sorry for your loss. :cry:
I know it was a tough decision. Very sad for your loss.
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your precious Aspen.
Chris
so sorry for your loss. i know how hard this is for you at the moment
I am so sorry for your loss :cry:
Immensely saddened by your loss. Ali xx
So sorry about your loss.
I am so increadibly sorry!

I know all too well the feeling it hurts but, the hurt lessens as time goes on!

Hugs and Sheepie Kisses
I am so sad reading your post. Your Aspen was an especially beautiful boy. I know what a huge loss you are going through and I am really sorry. Sometimes I think that these souls are so special they don't have to be here that long to accomplish what they came here to do. Never the less it doesn't make it any easier to let them go. It's OK to treat yourself extra special during this difficult time. Maybe some day another lucky Sheepie will get to come into your life in honor of the love you shared with Aspen. No one can ever replace your Aspen but all have their own uniqueness and personality and it is really helpful to have a big dog to hug, especially when you're sad. Because of our Katrina (Who is with your Aspen.) I grew a bigger capacity to love and now have two more special babies.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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